The irony of serving whale meat just a 10minute walk from where tourists line up for whale watching does not escape me. The focus is naturally on the giants of the sea and we hope to see minke and humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked. Our whale watching experience in iceland best before end. Does anyone know how good the whale watching is out of reykjavik at that time of year.
Departing from numerous destinations across the country, these boat excursions provide for an intimate and unforgettable experience. Whale watching tours were the perfect way to unite these interests while giving locals and tourists the chance to experience icelands marine life. Whale watching in iceland best places and time to see. This is a special time of the year when summer surrenders to autumn colors and northern lights. According to research carried out by the international fund for animal welfare ifaw, 80% of the minke whales killed in iceland are harpooned close to the whale watching area in faxafloi bay outside reykjavik. Our tours have a 98% success rate for whale sightings thanks to the favorable icelandic waters whales populate the area yearround due to the unique sea conditions. In rare occasions, we head to other areas andor depart from nearby harbors e. Iceland travel offers a variety of tours, packages tickets and services products through its website icelandtravel. At least one of the reykjavik whale watching operators publishes their trip diary on the web, so you can read their trip diary for last september and see just what it was like, how many trips were cancelled due to rough seas, how many whales they saw and of what kind.
Choose which days and in what order you wish to take the tours, then wrap up in the protection of provided coveralls and prepare to be amazed. Spot whales and see the worlds greatest light show on this unforgettable iceland super saver from reykjavik. Are different whales sighted or do certain types have more likelihood of sightings during different times of year. Even in the winter time, iceland is one of the best places to watch whales. The story of british summer time bst and the daylight saving time plan. Yet the icelanders dont want to chase away the whales, so they only let a limited number of boats go on a whale safari on a daily basis. It seems to have the highest chance of encountering whales in winter.
Sometimes we have to go far while at other times the whales are quite close to shore. On a whale watching tour from reykjavik with special tours wildlife adventures you will be able to experience some of icelands rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sealife, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked dolphins among other whale species. Our boats are built so that you have the option to watch the whales from inside as well. Our sons gift to us was a whale watching trip out of the harbour at reykjavik with a company called elding tours. Whale watching is an incredible experience for people of all ages. Northern lights and whales watching tour in iceland with.
Description of northern lights and whale watching cruise in iceland combine a whale watching cruise with a guided tour of some of icelands most magical landscapes on this sevenday small group tour. Iceland observes the western european time zone year round, and does not. Whale watching in iceland nightlife and food tours in iceland. After selecting a departure time to suit your schedule, climb aboard a traditional icelandic oak ship and set sail for a prime whalewatching destination on the icy. Iceland observed greenwich mean time gmt all year dst was not in use in 2017 the previous dst change in iceland was on october 29, 1967 try selecting a different year below. Everything about whale watching in iceland and whaling. Whale watching in september iceland lonely planet forum. Be sure to dress in layers, as it gets cold out on the water even in summer. An ancient water clock that lets hour lengths vary with season. With the large windows and inside warmth, you can enjoy the animals of the north atlantic from a very comfortable view.
More details about this whale trip under this link. Whale watching in iceland tips and tricks for families. Reykjavik, iceland actual time, daylight saving time 2020, gmt offset, time change dates current time 10. Whale watching from olafsvik day tours iceland travel. That of course has to do with the big amounts you can see here. Setting out in search of the northern lights on a cruise, watch the night sky for signs of the mes. Whale watching sea angling tours in north iceland whales. By far the best time of year for whale watching in iceland is during the summer months, from april through september, when over 20 species of cetaceaincluding the orca, minke, humpback, and blue whale can be seen in the north atlantic and arctic oceans on either side of the island. Today approximately 70 countries utilize daylight saving time in at least a portion of the. The manipulation of time at higher latitudes for example iceland, nunavut. But most whale watching trips give you very warm overalls to wear. Whale watching iceland includes 30 min of sea angling.
Our whale watching boat, rosin the rose, offers an absolute innovation in whale watching adventures in iceland, it is fast and a luxurious whale watching boat, one of its kind in iceland, providing security and luxury for all. Join us on a icelandic whale watching tour from the old harbor of reykjavik. Hi, im thinking of visiting iceland in late september. The chance to see the northern lights at night both from the water and on land. For the past few years the whales have been located in eyjafjordur bay, only about 1015 minutes sail from the harbour.
Weve seen whales in over 98% of our journeys since 1993 and in 2017 we saw a whale on every tour, every day. Whale watching is a popular, cheap and fun activity to do in iceland. Whale watching tours are a fun activity that can be enjoyed by travelers of all ages and group sizes. Dst changes for republic of chile is now available. Iceland observed greenwich mean time gmt all year dst was not in use in 2017 the previous dst change in iceland was on october 29, 1967. The lowlying sun is something not to be missed, as it casts a warm glow over the snowcapped mountains surrounding the bay, often painting the sky bright orange or pink.
Starting in reykjaviks old harbour, your whale watching adventure is located right in the city centre. In south america, most countries in the north of the continent near the equator do not observe dst, while paraguay and most of chile do. Seeing those beasts in all their glory is a magnificent experience. One of the best winter whale watching tours in iceland. Winter whale watching is a unique experience and a whole other adventure compared to our summer tours. British summer time bst and daylight saving royal museums. Be prepared to capture a photo of the giant whales of iceland. Northern lights and whale watching cruise in iceland. Aug 20, 2016 most of the time, if youre going to be outside in iceland for several hours, you want to wear lots of layers. Theres also some places for opportunistic whale watching while doing a regular nature tour, i. The best time for spotting whales around iceland is the summer. Although whale watching tours are offered yearround, the best time to go is between april and september when the weather is mild and daylight is plentiful. Whale watching from hjalteyri day tours iceland travel. Around 20 species of whale can be found in the sea surrounding the country but the most common are the beaked whale, the humpbacked whale, dolphins and a few others.
Daylight saving time changes 2020 in santiago, chile. Great possibility to see northern lights and whales on this special onceayear combination of iceland land tour and iceland fjord cruise where you can get to know the land of fire and ice both on land and at sea. Australia, austria, baja, bolivia, brazil, bulgaria, cambodia, canada, chile, china, costa rica, czech republic. Since the daylight hours are similar during every season, there is no.
Iceland travels terms and conditions contain legal obligations. Does whale watching from reykjavik make sense at this time. As a disclaimer i havent been there myself but i guess it should be ok because its off route 1 which gets plowed year round. Our kids might wear 4 layers wool base layer, shirt, sweater, fleece to keep warm and keep the wind out. Setting out in search of the northern lights on a cruise, watch the night sky for signs of the mesmerizing natural wonder and hear the. We prebooked spots on iceland whale watching tour before we left london. Whale watching tour from reykjavik, iceland arctic adventures.
Weve had the same owners and same captains from the start. The best time to see whales in iceland and success rates. The high season for whale watching starts in april and lasts until midoctober. Iceland, dst, daylight savings time conversion dates 2020, gmt offset, fall time change. That makes us one of the oldest operating whale watching company in iceland. In the unlikely event of no whale or dolphin sightings, you will be offered to join a classic whale watching tour on the bigger vessels free of charge. Whaletrips iceland the best tips for whale watching in. Whale watching tours are often combined with sea angling and puffin watching.
On a whale watching tour from reykjavik with special tours wildlife adventures you will be able to experience some of icelands rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sealife, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises. Actually im also going to iceland next february and thinking of going on a whale watching tour thats how i found that place. Whales and dolphins are at their greatest numbers during the summer months between april and october when the marine beasts come to feed on the plankton that thrives on the nutrientrich deposits of icelands bays. Puffins only colonise iceland during a limited time 15 may 15 august and therefore tours undertaken out of this timeframe are not guaranteed to see them. The laugavegur hiking trail already sold out the entire summer of 20. Whales and dolphins are at their greatest numbers during the summer months between april and october when the marine beasts come to feed on the plankton that thrives on the nutrientrich deposits of iceland s bays.
Whales populate the area yearround due to the unique sea conditions. In 2017 we had 100% viewing success on our whale watching tours sightings on every single tour. On sunday 29 october 2017 the european daylight saving time dst or summer time will end and we will change our clocks back by one hour. Daylight saving time dst not observed in year 2017. Additionally we also offer sea angling andor bird watching tours from grundarfjordur. Current time in reykjavik, iceland daylight savings time. Whales are drawn by fish and so every selfrespecting tourist is there to see the miracle. Date of the next clock change and exact time to spring forward or fall back. Whale watching in reykjavik iceland on the go tours za. Laki tours is the expert for whale watching tours in iceland. Chilean scientists used these seals as spies to dive into antarctic climate. Our tours have a 98% success rate for whale sightings thanks to the favorable icelandic waters.
Daylight saving time dst, also daylight savings time or daylight time united states and. We started in 2000, and over the years our products and services have developed a great deal. The tours usually take up to 2 2,5 hours in the beautiful eyjafjordur bay in north iceland. From april to october, the city of husavik turns into heaven for whale loversthe coastal area is so full of them. Each day we scan the area for signs of whales as we never know for sure where we might find them. Iceland to stop killing whales in 2020, choosing to watch them instead. On this booking page you can secure your tickets for one of our tours by boat. First published on technet on dec 12, 2017 this update addresses the recently announced changes in the. Many tours provide thermal coveralls to help keep you cozy as you look for whales. Get a boat and sail into this new exciting adventure.
For example, chile delayed its changeover date for the popes visit in 1987, as. Whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland elding. Whale watching reykjavik tours, iceland special tours. At least one of the reykjavik whalewatching operators publishes their trip diary on the web, so you can read their trip diary for last september and see just what it was like, how many trips were cancelled due to rough seas, how many whales they saw and of what kind. Elding is the original whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland, offering also sea angling, puffing watching and northern lights tours. They are one of the longest running tour operators in iceland and have been successfully taking visitors out to sea for 17 years. Whale tours can best be taken starting at husavik or the snaefellsnes peninsula, but tours are also offered starting from the capital reykjavik or from akureyri close to husavik. Realize your dreams of watching humpback whales and orcas in their natural environment on a 3hour original whale watching tour from husavik, capital of whale watching in iceland. Whale watching hauganes whale watching iceland tours. Other whales in the area are humpback and sperm whales. By far the best time of year for whale watching in iceland is during the summer months, from april through september, when over 20 species of cetaceaincluding the orca, minke, humpback, and blue whalecan be seen in the north atlantic and arctic oceans on either side of the island. Whale watching reykjavik special tours updated april. Imagine if mother nature herself would shoot fireworks and lighten up the sky, a moment so beautiful it leaves you out of speech, almost out of breath. Iceland is exempt from this directive, due to its northerly latitude and extreme.
Whale and puffin watching tours allow you to get up close and personal with iceland s most astonishing wildlife. We offer whale trips from snaefellsnes and the westfjords. The government considered abolishing dst in 2017, moving hungary to the. A 2017 metaanalysis of 44 studies found that dst leads to electricity savings of 0. Each year continues to surprise us with the wildlife it offers. Book whale watching tours reykjavik iceland at guaranteed low prices with handpicked reliable suppliers. President trump is a proponent of a permanent daylight saving time. Most of the time, if youre going to be outside in iceland for several hours, you want to wear lots of layers. Whale and puffin watching tours allow you to get up close and personal with icelands most astonishing wildlife. Microsoft is aware of the following daylight saving time dst changes for sao tome and principe. Oct 11, 2017 an iceland whale watching is somewhere at the top a list that no doubt includes iceland guided tours tour reykjavik or in and around the golden circle or the entire ring road. Reykjavik whale watching in iceland itsallbee travel blog.
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